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Dining Overview

The Westin Miyako Kyoto features modern and delicious fare at our unique restaurants.

Combining warm hospitality with stylish ambience and expertly prepared cuisine, each diverse dining option—from a Teppanyaki bar to an English tea room and elegant cocktail lounge with live jazz—brings an enjoyable and uplifting experience. Our all-day dining restaurant, Aquablu, serves an American-style breakfast buffet featuring nutrient-rich SuperFoodsRx™ options along with Japanese options for lunch and dinner.

We also offer 24-hour in-room dining, with a menu that comprises tempting Western choices and delicious Japanese fare.

Aquablu

Located on the second floor of the East wing, Aquablu is our sleek all-day dining restaurant. This vibrant restaurant features an interactive show kitchen where our talented chefs show their expertise in Western and Asian buffets and à la carte menus.

Breakfast brings American-style items, including health-enhancing SuperFoodsRx™ like Bircher muesli, as well as a sampling of local Kyoto-style cuisine. At lunch, try delicious European style options such as Caesar salad or an American clubhouse sandwich, or distinctive Kyoto favorites like pickled vegetables and locally-prepared tofu.

Dinner offers fresh and impressive selections ranging from roasted meats and vegetables to Japanese udon or soba noodles, homemade curries, and Chirashi sushi—vinegared rice with thin strips of egg, raw fish, and vegetables. On select nights we present a themed buffet comprising French, Italian, Hokkaido, or other distinctive cuisines. Guests can pair meals with wines or beers from an international selection.

We also offer a kids’ buffet with favorites such as spaghetti and cheeseburgers.

Cuisine:

International

hours:

6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Atmosphere:

Stylish and Modern

Dress Code:

Casual

Smoking Permitted:

No

Serving Style:

À La Carte/Buffet

Chef:

Mr. Yasuhiro Yoshida

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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Grand View

Located on the third floor of our West wing and focusing on French and Western-style cuisine, Grand View boasts panoramic views of the mountains and Kyoto from a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. This soothing setting is decorated in warm earth tones, the perfect backdrop to delightful menus featuring locally grown produce, along with other exquisite, seasonal fare.

For lunch, we offer Italian trattoria-style cuisine—including house-made pasta—with local and international ingredients selected by the chef. Bright flavors intermingle in delicious selections like fedelini pasta with smoked mackerel and matsutake mushrooms, stewed aged Tajima Japanese Wagyu beef, or roasted free range chicken.

Enjoy elegant dinners with appetizers and entrées such as Italian prosciutto salad, roasted lobster with stewed eggplant, and baked fish with shimeji mushrooms. Finish your meal with something sweet such as pear compote with sorbet. A wide selection of choice international wines and imported beers are available.

Our children's menu offers a tempting selection of kids' favorites.

Cuisine:

Western

hours:

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Atmosphere:

Warm and Elegant

Setting:

Scenic View

Dress Code:

Smart Casual

Smoking Permitted:

No

Chef:

Mr. Koji Fujikawa

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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Mayfair Tea Room

The Mayfair Tea Room inspires revitalizing conversation over tea and light bites in a sophisticated, lounge-like atmosphere on the first floor of the West wing.

Enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea ritual consisting of the finest British and Japanese teas, served with homemade cake or scones. Relax with a glass of wine or a tempting cocktail, or whet your appetite with an aperitif before your meal. Guests can also order house-made pastries and bread, chocolates, or cookies to go.

Cuisine:

Baked Goods/Desserts

hours:

8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Atmosphere:

Subdued Sophistication

Setting:

Indoor

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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Shishen

Shishen, found on the third floor of our Main wing, is a locally acclaimed eatery specializing in perfectly-prepared Cantonese cuisine, with Sichuan favorites as well. Featuring casual yet upscale décor, Shishen boasts excellent views of Kyoto and a two-meter-long fish tank.

Lunch includes a course menu as well as an à la carte menu featuring over 100 dishes. The delicious Hong Kong-style three-course Dim Sum encompasses many types of dumplings, including steamed pork and sesame, steamed Chinese crépes with shrimp, and many more. Favorite dinner entrées range from stir-fried beef with seasonal vegetables and crispy chicken with tofu to stir-fried seasonal fish, and spicy tofu made with Kyoto bean curd—a chef's specialty.

Distinctive desserts such as papaya in sweet coconut milk round out a meal. Shishen offers imported beers, an extensive wine cellar, and a range of Shaoxing rice wines. A children's menu is available for younger guests.

For an intimate dining experience, we offer four private dining rooms for groups of six to 20.

Cuisine:

Chinese

hours:

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Atmosphere:

Welcoming

Dress Code:

Smart Casual

Smoking Permitted:

No

Chef:

Bing You Lu

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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Kunugi Teppanyaki

Kunugi Teppanyaki—on the third floor of the West wing—features a glass wall facing our Japanese-style gardens. In this relaxing setting, guests sit at 16 counter seats around a U-shaped teppanyaki table and look on as our chefs employ expert techniques in grilling the finest cuts of Japanese beef and seafood to perfection.

Kacho

Located on the third floor of the Main wing, Kacho is a distinctive Japanese dining venue specializing in one of Japan’s favorite comfort foods: the hot pot. Prepared right at the table, our hot pots make for a unique dining experience.

Great for sharing, Yudofu is a Kyoto specialty consisting of tofu cooked in a broth with dried seaweed, locally grown vegetables, and mushrooms. We also offer a variety of individual hot pots, such as Shabu-Shabu or Sukiyaki, featuring Ohmi beef and udon noodles. The Chanko hot pot includes seafood, pork, or chicken with a choice of udon or ramen noodles. Hot pots are served with your choice of sauces including options like tofu soy sauce or yuzu lemon-miso.

Select from a range of set meals that include appetizers plus sashimi, noodles or rice, and dessert. Hot and cold sake varieties from Kyoto and other regions are the perfect complement to any dish. For something unusual, choose from specialty sakes like sweet yuzu lemon sake, and signature cocktails such as the Oolong Hai, with shochu Liquor and Oolong tea.

Cuisine:

Japanese

hours:

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Atmosphere:

Casual and Cozy

Dress Code:

Smart Casual

Smoking Permitted:

No

Chef:

Mr. Yoshihito Yokoyama

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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Moonlight Bar

Located on the third floor of the West wing, Moonlight Bar is a subdued and inviting place for chatting with friends or simply enjoying the soothing sounds of live jazz while savoring your beverage of choice.

Choose from a full drink menu ranging from aromatized wine to sake and Whiskey, as well as over 30 types of cocktails and a variety of beers. We also offer a menu of light snacks that includes tempting options such as an American club sandwich, pizza, smoked salmon, and fried noodles.

Cuisine:

Light Fare

hours:

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Atmosphere:

Relaxed Chic

Dress Code:

Smart Casual

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

Parking:

Two hours complimentary parking with minimum purchase

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The Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids

Since eating well isn’t just for adults, Westin has teamed up with the experts at SuperChefs™ to offer the Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids.

The Westin Sleep Well Menu

Whether you’re adjusting to a new time zone or recovering from your travels, sound sleep is the key to renewal. Recommended by the experts at SuperFoodsRx™, the items on the Westin Sleep Well Menu for in-room dining promote rest and recovery.

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SPG® Kids Pass

The SPG® Kids Pass program is an all-inclusive dining program. For a flat daily rate, children ages 12 and younger of Starwood Preferred Guest® members can enjoy all-inclusive access to a variety of dining options.